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Be Ready When Disaster Hits

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• The first thing you can do is to be aware of which type of disasters actually occur where you live. Find out here: https://www.ready.gov/be-informed

• Prepare a family plan for when disaster hits. Consider:

• How you will receive the notification of the disaster. Do you subscribe to emergency alerts & warnings via mobile device, or will you follow local news stations?

• What will be your plan for shelter?

• How will you choose to evacuate (if necessary or advised)?

• How will you maintain communication with your family, loved ones or those you live with?

• What are your household needs that you must prepare? Consider:

• Different ages of members of your household and family

• Responsibilities you might have for assisting others inside or outside your household

• Locations you frequent

• Dietary needs

• Medical needs, which includes prescribed drugs and equipment

• Disabilities & any access difficulty

• Functional needs, including devices & equipment

• Languages spoken among those in your household

• Cultural & religions preferences and obligations among those in your household

• Pets or service animals

• Household needs for school-aged children

• Complete an Emergency Plan for your family/house-hold

• Use this helpful link to drafting a proper emergency plan: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1440449346150-1ff18127345615d8b7e1effb4752b668/Family_Comm_Plan_508_20150820.pdf

• Practice your plan!

• An important key to proper preparedness is practice. Familiarize your family or household with the drafted Emergency Plan you\'ve drafted.

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